Mr. Charles Van Allen, age 89 of Benton, KY passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, at his home. Born Tuesday, June 29, 1926 in Advance, MO, he was the son of the late Varn Denton Allen and the late Gertrude (Rainey) Allen. He was an Instrument Mechanic with Union Carbide in Paducah, KY and for Montana Power. He served as a Electrician's Mate Third Class SV6 in the United States Navy during World War II. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Eva Louise (Bowman) Allen of Benton, KY, two sons, Charles David Allen, wife Jane of Nashua, MT and Gary Denton Allen of Benton, KY, one daughter, Sandy Louise Gentry, husband Ronnie of Benton, KY, four grandchildren, Erick Gabriel Allen of Paducah, KY, Stephen Chad Gentry of Benton, KY, Craig Allan Gentry of Paducah, KY, Amanda Lynn Gentry of Benton, KY and great-grandchildren, Orion Walter Allen of Mesa, AZ and Jackson Oliver Young of Benton, KY. Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Charles Donald Allen. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Collier Funeral Home in Benton, KY. Hon. Shea Nickell will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at 5:00 p.m on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY 42025. Memorial contributions may be given to Lourdes Hospice, PO Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002.
